Flow Cytometry Clinical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Yosemite Pathology is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based in Modesto, CA. YP provides comprehensive state of the art, reliable, and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals in the Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Kern, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties. YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology, cytology, and histology services, including examination of gynecologic specimens, body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens. We also offer an extensive array of special stains and immunohistochemistry to assist in the management of oncologic and non-oncologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service. Summary/Objective The CLS is responsible for performance of the daily high complexity laboratory testing procedures on patient samples in both the Flow Cytometry and Molecular Laboratories. This includes specimen accessioning, sample preparation, analysis, review and reporting of results within the regulated quality management system of the CAP certified laboratory.
Requirements
- Licensed in the State of CA to perform high complexity molecular testing (California CLS license.)
- Ability to perform manual molecular techniques.
- Facility with EXCEL, MSWord
- Demonstrated ability to understand priorities and work accordingly
- Demonstrated attention to detail and honest communication regarding errors and misunderstanding
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of general laboratory protocols and techniques
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Quality Focus
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of equivalent experience (high complexity testing) preferred
- Quick decision-making abilities
- Ability to troubleshoot issues
- Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
- Ability to work in a high stress environment
Responsibilities
- Performance of the daily high complexity laboratory testing procedures on patient samples in both the Flow Cytometry and Molecular Laboratories.
- Specimen accessioning, sample preparation, analysis, review and reporting of results within the regulated quality management system of the CAP certified laboratory.
- Maintains, prepares, and qualifies solutions and reagents used in the laboratory according to protocol.
- Monitors quality control and documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Demonstrates initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback.
- Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required.
- Depending on experience, the CLS may validate or direct the validation of new tests in the laboratory; write and reviews procedures, reports; and participate and/or direct LIMS validations.
Benefits
- 401(k) includes an employer match up to 4%
- Robust health plans including dental, vision, life, and mental health support.
- Offer generous annual vacation and sick time.
- 10 paid holidays
- Annual scrub allowance for Lab roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
